Season Preview: Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions

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We know that some teams are a lock to make it to the postseason. As a matter of fact, we think there are teams in each conference that are almost a lock to go to the NBA Finals. But we need to take a look at other teams and to predict which ones will get to the 2017 NBA Playoffs. Let’s start with the Easter Conference.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS – This is a no-brainer. Cavs will be the number one seed yet again, and they are the consensus pick to make it to the NBA Finals for the third straight season.

BOSTON CELTICS – They had a great regular season last year, and we expect for them to improve even further. Celtics will win the second seed in the East and battle for the Conference Finals.

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INDIANA PACERS – Larry Bird has stated that he wants this team to play faster. They’ll do that and win the third seed in the East. It’s going to be a tough battle between them and Boston for the Conference Finals.

TORONTO RAPTORS – They will take a step back this time. Fourth seed sounds about right for them, and they’ll battle for the Second Round.

ATLANTA HAWKS – Dwight Howard is now on the squad, and he will be good enough for the fifth seed. Maybe even the Conference Semifinals.

DETROIT PISTONS – They will improve and win the sixth seed, but they will exit the playoffs in the first round for the second straight season.

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NEW YORK KNICKS – This squad is just too gifted on paper not to make the postseason. Seventh seed sounds about right.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS – Giannis Antetokumnpo will lead this team to the playoffs, they will get the final seed but no more than that.